Recent Episodes
June 21, 2026
Conspiracy Theories: Weaponised From the Fringe to Your Feed? | Misinformation, Radicalisation & the Attention Economy
The internet gave us a way for conspiracy theories to find their audiences, connecting people and building communities around often-fringe ideas. But has it also supercharged them, turning once-fringe ideas into powerful forces of polarisation, division and radicalisation that reach far beyond the screen? Welcome to Ruined By The Internet? - the show where we examine how technology is shaping modern life - whether we want it to or not. Follow or subscribe to never miss the next investigation. We
June 3, 2026
Job Security: Optimised for Our Own Obsolescence? | AI, Automation, Future of Work & Job Displacement
It promised to make us more productive, more employable, and more economically secure. But as AI begins replacing not just tasks but entire professional roles - including ones that took many years to reach - is technology making job security itself an obsolete concept? Welcome to Ruined By The Internet? - the show where we examine how technology is shaping modern life - whether we want it to or not. Follow or subscribe to never miss the next investigation. We’re joined by Nick Jain, a Harvard-tr
May 21, 2026
Retail: Convenience That Costs Everything? | E-Commerce, Consumer Behaviour & the Future of Retail
The internet promised to bring the world's stores directly to us. But in chasing convenience over everything, has it killed the high street, gutted retailers, and replaced the experience of shopping with a transaction? Welcome to Ruined By The Internet? - the show where we examine how technology is shaping modern life - whether we want it to or not. Follow or subscribe to never miss the next investigation. We're joined by Joe Zahaitis, a payments industry strategist with over 30 years experience
May 7, 2026
Sleep: Screens Stealing Our Slumber? | Screen Time, Sleep Science & Digital Wellbeing
The internet promised us connection that never sleeps. But has it also been sabotaging our rest - leaving us locked in a nightly battle with a digital world that refuses to turn off? Welcome to Ruined By The Internet? - the show where we examine how technology is shaping modern life - whether we want it to or not. Follow or subscribe to never miss the next investigation. We're joined by Chelsea Reynolds - sleep researcher and clinical psychologist - who is exactly the right person to ask about w
April 26, 2026
Empowerment: Objectification Rebranded as Agency? | Digital Monetisation & the Attention Economy
When it comes to empowering ourselves, we were told the internet would give us back control. But instead, has it simply delivered a more efficient way for us to become products, and successfully rebranded objectification as agency? Welcome to Ruined By The Internet? - the show where we examine how technology is shaping modern life - whether we want it to or not. Follow or subscribe to never miss the next investigation. We’re joined by Courtney Kocak - writer, comedian, and author of the memoir ‘
April 14, 2026
Rental Markets: A Frantic Fight for Shelter as a Service? | Airbnb, PropTech & the Housing Crisis
The internet was supposed to make the rental market more efficient and transparent. But has it instead turned the basic human need for shelter into a frantic, dehumanising battle with technology - where algorithms, platforms, and data have more power than the people looking for a home? Welcome to Ruined By The Internet? - the show where we examine how technology is shaping modern life - whether we want it to or not. Follow or subscribe to never miss the next investigation. We're joined by Thomas
April 1, 2026
Self Improvement: Progress Replaced with Performance? | Social Media, Algorithms & Personal Growth
The internet promised to make self-improvement accessible to everyone. But has it instead turned it into a spectator sport - replacing process with performance, and pushing us to consume playbooks rather than actually build habits? Welcome to Ruined By The Internet? - the show where we examine how technology is shaping modern life - whether we want it to or not. Follow or subscribe to never miss the next investigation. We're joined by Justin Leff - behavioural coach and founder of Solilium Coach